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Local election wrap up
Two of Naugatuck’s state legislators earned another term Tuesday without a challenge. Republicans Rosa Rebimbas and David Labriola were unopposed in the 70th House District and 131St House District respectively. Rebimbas, 36, a Naugatuck native and an attorney with offices in the borough, was first elected to represent the 70th District in a 2009... »
Conroy takes rematch in 105th
BEACON FALLS — The rematch in the race for the 105th House District ended closer than the first round two years ago and may see a recount. Unofficial numbers show Democrat challenger Theresa Conroy, 55, defeated Republican incumbent Len Greene Jr., 5,109 to 5,071. “I look at it not as a win for myself,... »
Zupkus wins House seat in 89th District
PROSPECT — The support of Prospect voters carried Republican Lezlye Zupkus to victory in the 89th House District race over longtime Democrat incumbent Vickie Nardello. “It’s just very exciting. The people wanted a change and they spoke up. I’m very humbled and honored to represent the 89th District and be a voice for them,”... »
Election notes
The election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the Ballot President Republican: Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Democratic: Barack Obama and Joe Biden Independent: Rocky Anderson and Luis Rodriguez Libertarian: Gary Johnson and Jim Gray. U.S. Senator Republican: Linda McMahon Democratic: Christopher Murphy Libertarian: Paul Passarelli (McMahon also... »
Derby mayor endorses Szewczyk for Senate
Derby Mayor Anthony Staffieri endorsed Republican Tony Szewczyk in the race for the 17th Senate District seat. “Tony Szewczyk was born and raised in Derby and has spent much of his life in Derby. As a retired architect, he has volunteered countless hours serving as a member of various boards and commissions. In particular,... »
Greene, Conroy meet again in state House race
BEACON FALLS — In 2010, Republican Len Greene Jr. earned his first term as state representative with a tight, 109-vote victory over then incumbent Democrat Theresa Conroy. Two years later, the race for the 105th House District, which represents Beacon Falls, Seymour, and a part of Derby, is a rematch. Only now, Conroy is... »
Crisco, Szewczyk race for Senate seat
The race in the state’s 17thSenate District features a contest between a longtime incumbent and a challenger seeking his first term in Hartford. Democrat Joe Crisco, of Woodbridge, is in his ninth term as state senator for the 17th District, which represents the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge.... »
Zupkus picks up endorsements
Republican Lezlye Zupkus recently received several additional endorsements in her bid for the state House of Representatives. The Realtors Association of Connecticut, The National Rifle Association (NRA), Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and The Family Institute of Connecticut have endorsed Zupkus, according to a release issued by her campaign. “Lezlye’s listing of endorsements... »
Markley, Mazurek seek Senate seat
PROSPECT — No matter the results at the polls Election Day, one thing’s for certain — residents of Prospect will have a new state senator representing them in Hartford. Last December, new boundaries for the state House of Representatives and Senate districts were set to match up with population changes reported in the 2010... »
Nardello, Zupkus vie for 89th District
PROSPECT — For the past 18 years, Democrat Vickie Nardello has represented residents in the 89thHouse District as their state representative. Nardello is seeking to make it two decades of service, but standing in her way is Republican challenger Lezlye Zupkus. Nardello, 61 of Prospect, was first elected to the office in 1994 and... »